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Summary

Bad Friends Podcast Episode Summary
Title: Bad Friends
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Release Date: July 4, 2025
Production: 7EQUIS

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1. Opening Remarks and Cultural References (00:00 - 00:28)

The episode begins with a light-hearted exchange between Bobby Lee (B) and Andrew Santino (A) about everyday experiences and cultural touchpoints. Andrew shares a vivid description of Chipotle's ambiance, highlighting the sensory details that create a "Real Order" experience.

Andrew Santino:
"At Chipotle, we also have a playlist. Guacamole as it's being hand mashed. The sizzle of adobo chicken on the grill, the chopping of onions and cilantro. We call our playlist Real Order now. Chipotle for real."
(00:00)

2. "Oh, What a Night" and Historical Context (00:28 - 01:11)

The conversation shifts to the song lyrics of "Oh, What a Night," where Bobby attempts to recall the lyrics, leading to a discussion about the possible historical events referenced in the song. They speculate whether the song relates to an event in December 1945, contemplating the German perspective during that time.

Bobby Lee:
"Oh, what a night. Oh, what a night. By the way, I was in an internment camp I was full of glee."
(00:46)

Andrew Santino:
"Was it 45? I don't know."
(01:09)

Bobby Lee:
"Yeah. Yeah."
(01:11)

3. Nathan Fielder's Pilot Training (01:32 - 02:38)

Andrew introduces the topic of Nathan Fielder learning to fly a commercial plane, expressing awe and admiration for Fielder's dedication and skill. Bobby acknowledges seeing Nathan in a news interview and reinforces the significance of his achievement.

Andrew Santino:
"Have you seen the rehearsal with Nathan Fielder? He learned to fly a commercial plane. It's like one of the craziest things I think I've ever seen in my entire life."
(02:02)

Bobby Lee:
"He does a great job. But he had tons of hours of training. He did all the training."
(02:07)

They delve into the professionalism and expertise required to attain a commercial airline pilot's license, highlighting the stark contrast between Nathan and themselves.

Andrew Santino:
"Can you imagine the difference between guys like him and us? It's unbelievable."
(02:09)

4. Self-Deprecation and "Bottom Dwellers" Identity (02:38 - 03:14)

The hosts humorously compare themselves to aquatic creatures, dubbing themselves "bottom dwellers." This self-deprecating banter serves to highlight their humility and comedic chemistry.

Bobby Lee:
"We're like that's us. Dirt, dust and grime."
(02:19)

Andrew Santino:
"What am I? I'm the black angler fish."
(02:37)

Bobby Lee:
"That is one of the ugliest fish I've ever seen."
(02:44)

5. Culinary Preferences and Humor (02:51 - 03:01)

Andrew and Bobby extend their playful imagery to food, discussing their preferences and how appearance influences their willingness to try new dishes.

Andrew Santino:
"See, this is the thing about food. Food has to look good for me, too."
(02:51)

Bobby Lee:
"I would slice that up, dude. I would chop the nose off."
(02:58)

6. Discussion on Arsenio Hall and Generational Differences (03:01 - 03:44)

The conversation transitions to Arsenio Hall, praising his enduring talent and kindness. They explore generational gaps within the comedy industry, debating the number of successful comedians across different eras.

Andrew Santino:
"I went back to back with Arsenio. And I'm telling you, man, still to this day, Arsenio hall is a joke writing machine. A cultural icon still up on his game."
(03:01)

Bobby Lee:
"He's the sweetest guy, man, anybody's genuine."
(03:14)

7. The Evolution of the Comedy Scene (03:35 - 04:41)

Andrew and Bobby analyze the growth of the comedy industry, noting the increase in the number of comedians and the impact of the internet in broadening the comedic landscape. They mention iconic figures like Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, and Bill Cosby, speculating on the challenges of being an assistant to such high-profile comedians.

Bobby Lee:
"There's way more comics now than ever, because the Internet, there's guys that we don't even know that sell out theaters that we're not even aware of."
(04:03)

Andrew Santino:
"I would hate to be Bill Cosby's assistant. I mean, imagine the errands."
(04:36)

8. Closing Remarks

The episode wraps up with a humorous exchange about the complexities and absurdities of working closely with renowned comedians, leaving listeners with a blend of insightful observations and comedic relief.

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Notable Quotes

• Andrew Santino:
  "Have you seen the rehearsal with Nathan Fielder? He learned to fly a commercial plane. It's like one of the craziest things I think I've ever seen in my entire life."
  (02:02)

• Bobby Lee:
  "We're like that's us. Dirt, dust and grime."
  (02:19)

• Andrew Santino:
  "Food has to look good for me, too."
  (02:51)

• Andrew Santino:
  "I went back to back with Arsenio. And I'm telling you, man, still to this day, Arsenio hall is a joke writing machine."
  (03:01)

• Bobby Lee:
  "There's way more comics now than ever, because the Internet..."
  (04:03)

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Conclusion

In this episode of Bad Friends, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino engage in a dynamic and entertaining conversation that weaves through personal anecdotes, pop culture references, and insightful commentary on the comedy industry. Their chemistry and humor make for an engaging listen, offering both laughs and thoughtful observations for their audience.

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Produced by 7EQUIS
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Transcript

[A]

At Chipotle, we also have a playlist. Guacamole as it's being hand mashed. The sizzle of adobo chicken on the grill, the chopping of onions and cilantro. We call our playlist Real Order now. Chipotle for real. Oh, what a night. Right in May, about the 31st, I put together a show of hers and hymns from Asia. What a night.

[B]

I'm going to get the lyrics. Oh, what, oh, what Night Lyrics. Oh, what a night. Oh, what a night. By the way, I was in an internment camp I was full of glee.

[A]

What a lady what a night I.

[B]

Want to be oh, what a night late December 1945 look in the sky.

[A]

And what at night it was so unbelievably bright.

[B]

Was it 45? I don't know.

[A]

45.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah.

[A]

How about similar time too, from the German's perspective?

[B]

Yeah. That would have been a terrible night, actually.

[A]

What?

[B]

Just you're out, you know, I mean, you're. You're like, you know, me picking rice. I don't know how they do it. And obviously you look in the sky. I know. What a dreadful.

[A]

It doesn't even make a noise, does it? Dude, did you see. Have you seen the rehearsal with Nathan Fielder? He learned to fly a commercial plane. It's like one of the craziest things I think I've ever seen in my entire life.

[B]

Yeah, I think I saw him in a news interview saying that, but he really did. Wow.

[A]

Like, I thought I was a bit. And then I was like, is this a bit inside of a bit inside? Cuz he's very layered. He digs down his deep. He literally flies. He looks like 1A730. He does look like a pilot.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. Does he land at su? Obviously.

[A]

Smooth dude.

[B]

Really?

[A]

He does a great job. But he had tons of hours of training. He did all the training.

[B]

Wow.

[A]

So he flies a. A comm. He has a commercial airline pilot's license. You need to watch it, man.

[B]

That's incredible. I want to watch.

[A]

The guy's absolutely brilliant.

[B]

Oh, he's so. He's top level.

[A]

He's. I know. Can you imagine the difference between guys like him and us? It's unbelievable.

[B]

Yeah, he's at the top of like.

[A]

I met another one of our.

[B]

Where do you think we're bottom dwellers?

[A]

We're. Yeah, we're. What are the. What are the fish at the bottom? Carp. What are the bullheads? Whatever feeds on dirt? Yeah, that's us. Dirt, dust and grime. No, we're like that's us.

[B]

Yeah, we are that. Yeah, yeah. That's you for sure.

[A]

That's me.

[B]

That's for you for sure.

[A]

Absolutely.

[B]

Me, yeah.

[A]

And go with.

[B]

What am I? I'm the black.

[A]

That's you.

[B]

That's me.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I don't even have the black one.

[A]

You're an angler fish.

[B]

Oh, yeah. Where am I?

[A]

There you are.

[B]

That's me, dude. Yeah, yeah, for sure.

[A]

That is one of the ugliest fish I've ever seen.

[B]

I know.

[A]

Your life.

[B]

I know.

[A]

It's unbelievable. Would you eat it? Would you eat.

[B]

Depends how hungry I am.

[A]

See, this is the thing about food. Food has to look good for me, too.

[B]

I would if I was a chef, I would slice that up, dude.

[A]

You. I bet you can make it look nice.

[B]

I would chop the nose off.

[A]

I did the Ice House last night with. And I went back to back with Arsenio. And I'm telling you, man, still to this day, Arsenio hall is a joke writing machine. A cultural icon still up on his game. He's on his A game.

[B]

Not just a game. He's oh so kind.

[A]

He's the sweetest guy, man, anybody's genuine. It's not his generation, like, right above you. His generation has a lot of.

[B]

Well, he's three generations before me.

[A]

No. What do you mean? He's one class above you. You're 53. He's 68.

[B]

What class are you then?

[A]

Two below you, pal.

[B]

No, you're one below me.

[A]

Two.

[B]

There's no way.

[A]

Yeah, there's people in between you and I.

[B]

You're 40.

[A]

I'm 41. You're 53. There's less. So that.

[B]

That's the same difference between me and Arsenio.

[A]

You're not listening. There were less comics back then, though. Classes were smaller. But the. The people that made it back, that was the. Everyone's nodding at me. There's way more comics now today than.

[B]

It was I was around back then. There was triple the amount.

[A]

Not. Not.

[B]

And then the comedy death.

[A]

Successful comedians. There's way more now than there's ever been.

[B]

Oh, my God. This is the most insane thing I've ever heard.

[A]

There's way more comics selling tickets now on the road than there was when your generation. You had like, 10 guys selling tickets. There's like 30 people selling tickets now. Like, real tickets.

[B]

Eddie Murphy selling tickets.

[A]

Go on.

[B]

Martin Lawrence selling tickets. Okay, Jerry Seinfeld selling tickets.

[A]

Who's that?

[B]

Okay, Carlin. I mean, the list goes on.

[A]

I'm telling you. Cosby, there's got to be more comics now than ever, because the Internet, there's guys that we don't even know that sell out theaters that we're not even aware of. Yeah, because comedy is just so broad now.

[B]

I would hate to be Bill Cosby's assistant.

[A]

I mean, imagine the errands.

[B]

Go get it. Okay.